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Police: Woman had marijuana at Berwick PD

Staff Report
A Morgan City woman has been accused of possessing marijuana on her way into the Berwick town jail, Berwick Police Chief David Leonard said.
—Kearsten Richard, Glenwood Street, Morgan City was arrested at 3:17 p.m. Monday on charges of second-offense possession of marijuana, obstruction of justice, taking contraband to and from a penal institution and violation of a controlled dangerous substance drug-free zone.
About 2:30 p.m. Monday, Berwick officers observed two subjects sitting on the private property of a local business on the River Front. While officers were making contact with the subjects, the female identified as Richard was observed discarding something into the river and also detected an odor of marijuana.
After further investigation, it was learned that Richard had a warrant for her arrest through the Morgan City Police Department. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick jail.
During the booking process, Richard was found to be in possession of marijuana. Richard was later booked into the Berwick jail on the charges and then transported to St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Morgan City Police Chief James F. Blair reported that Richard was arrested at 8:55 p.m. Monday on a warrant for reckless operation of a vehicle and hit and run. Richard was arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. She was booked and incarcerated.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests:
—Leonard James Bernard, 52, Fourth Street, Jeanerette, was arrested at 1:59 p.m. Monday on charges of maximum speed limit and driving under suspension. Bernard was released on a summons to appear Aug. 21.
—Christopher Ellison, 31, La. 22, Amant, was arrested at 12:14 a.m. Tuesday on charges of turning movements and signals required, driving under suspension, possession of methamphetamines, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and false representation of a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute.
No bail has been set.
—Sabrina Lamendola, 42, La. 22, Maurepas, was arrested at 12:14 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamines, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and false representation of a counterfeit controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, obstruction of justice, possession of THC wax, introduction of contraband-penal institution and possession of LSD.
No bail has been set.
—Aaron Melancon, 42, Little Place Road, Gonzales, was arrested at 12:14 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia. No bail has been set.
—Sylvester Louis Lee Francois Jr., 22, Grandwood Street, Patterson, was arrested at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday on charges of no taillights, driving under suspension, violation of protective orders and battery-simple. Francois was released on a $6,250 bond.
—Darius Dwyone Preston, 21, Richard Street, Ashton, was arrested at 1:58 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of firearm with obliterated serial number, possession of marijuana and possession of firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. No bail has been set.
—Breanna Hillebran, 21, Tiffany Street, Patterson, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Monday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to district Xanax, possession Subutex, possession of drug paraphernalia, transactions involving drug proceeds and monetary instrument abuse
Hillebran was released on a $3,500 bond.
—Emily Borel, 26, 521 Tiffany Street, Patterson, was arrested at 5;45 p.m. Monday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to district Xanax, possession Subutex, possession of drug paraphernalia, transactions involving drug proceeds and monetary instrument abuse
Borel was released on a $3,500 bond.

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